I’m glad to be here again to share my thoughts on the topic discussed by Bro. Eli about the purpose of man on earth. The Holy Bible remains our standard, and as emphasized, our God is a God of purpose. Indeed, everything God created—plants, animals, the seas, and the land—has a purpose. Plants and animals, for instance, are meant to sustain human life, as they were given to us for food. In the book of Genesis, God commanded all things into existence and declared them good, knowing they would fulfill their purpose for mankind. In the same way, man was also created with a clear purpose.
Ephesians 2:10 helps us understand this purpose: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has prepared beforehand for us to walk in.” This shows that we are made to do good. It’s no surprise that everything Jesus did while on earth was centered on doing good. Acts 19:38 confirms this, describing how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, enabling Him to go about doing good and healing those oppressed by the devil. That was His mission—to do good.
Therefore, as humans, our purpose is to continually do good, just as God has ordained. Doing good includes worshipping God, building up the church with our spiritual gifts, helping others, and contributing to a better world. We are not here by chance; we were intentionally created by God to bring Him glory. Whenever we act otherwise, we go against our purpose.
This message is important because it helps us understand the true essence of our existence. Our purpose is not limited to procreation; it also involves living a life of goodness—doing what is right, pure, and worthy, as stated in Philippians 4:8. We must not live carelessly, knowing that we will one day give account to our Creator.
I pray that God will enlighten our understanding so we can recognize our purpose, live it out faithfully, and not misuse it, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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